Chika Otuchikere

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Violence and apathy mar Niger LG election

The Niger State local government election on Saturday recorded a low turnout of voters, while violence was witnessed…

Niger CAN chairman urges Christians to vote in local polls

The Chairman of the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Yohanna,…

Group seeks police protection in fight against malaria

An advocacy team has requested Police protection to distribute malaria-preventive mosquito nets and medication for pregnant women and…

HYPPDEC projects stalled by FG’s N4trn debt to Gencos

The Managing Director of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Area Development Commission, HYPPDEC, Abubakar Yelwa, has said the…

New VC assures students of Niger varsity safety

The Pro Chancellor of the Federal University of Education Kontagora Prof Francis Fadunyile has said the university is…

CAN clarifies Niger State’s New Policy

The Christian Association of Nigeria has said it will not sue the Niger State Government over the directive…

Niger Preaching Ban Sparks Outcry Among Religious Leaders

The Niger State Government has banned unlicensed religious preaching across the state, directing that anyone who wishes to…

Niger Requires Preaching Licence: Sparks Controversy

The Niger State government has banned any form of religious preaching in the state and ordered anyone who…

29 Dead, 2 Missing in Borgu LGA

29 persons have been confirmed dead in a boat accident that occurred on Tuesday in Niger State. The…

Niger Governor Bago Dissolves Cabinet After Performance Revi

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, on Monday dissolved his cabinet, saying the decision followed a performance appraisal of…

Woman Lynched in Niger Over Alleged Blasphemy

The Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a lady, simply known as Ammaye, was…

Niger Council Can’t Account for N395m Development Fund

The leader of the Chanchaga Local Government legislative council in Niger State, Yehuza Etsu,has revealed that the council…

Niger Govt Seeks Settlement in Radio Shutdown Case

The Niger State Government has approached the state high court to seek an out-of-court settlement with Badeggi FM…

5 Suspected Armed Robbers Arrested in Niger State

The Police in Niger State have arrested five suspected armed robbers who allegedly murdered some of their victims.…

FG Orders 4 LGAs to Relocate

The Federal Government has directed residents of four local government areas in Niger State to relocate to higher…